The Valley Voice - Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church

Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church
The Valley Voice
Volume 1, Issue 1
Dr. Dwayne Boudreaux
Senior Pastor
July 2011
“From Your Pastor’s Heart”
Rev. Terry Chitwood
Worship & Admin Pastor
Dr. Dwayne Boudreaux
Senior Pastor
Rev. Tommy Vowell
Youth & Education Pastor
Rev. LeBron Durham
Children’s Pastor
What is prayer? There are many complicated answers that have been given to
that question. But prayer can be simply understood by the following statement:
“Prayer is talking to and listening to God.” We must seek God and find Him
and when we call upon Him, he will come to us in our prayer time.
Rev. Billy Jacks
Senior Adult Pastor
Jeremiah knew that the Lord wanted him to experience peace and not evil, and to
give him confidence in an expected end of a hopeful future. In other words, God was
concerned for Jeremiah‟s welfare, and to give him a future and a hope in well being.
Inside this issue:
“From Your
Pastor’s Heart”
1
“Terry’s Thoughts”
2
Welcome New
Members
2
“To The Point”
(Youth)
3
“A Note About Our
Senior Adults”
4
“Daycare News”
4
“Children’s Corner”
5
Zachariah Anani
5
July Calender
6
Current Events
The familiar KJV states Jeremiah 29:11-13 as follows:
Jeremiah 29:11-13 11For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the
LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. 12Then
shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto
you. 13And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all
your heart.
I like the way the New American Standard Bible translate this passage of Scripture
Jeremiah 29:11-13
New American Standard Bible (NASB)
11
7 &8
„For I know the plans that I have for you,‟ declares the LORD, „plans for welfare
and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope. 12 Then you will call upon Me
and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek Me and find Me
when you search for Me with all your heart.
When can we talk with God? Answer: We can talk with God anytime and anywhere.
“11And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists;
and some, pastors and teachers; 12For the perfecting of the saints for the work
of the ministry for the edifying of the body of Christ…” Ephesians 4:11-12
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“Terry’s Thoughts”
Rev. Terry Chitwood
Worship and Admin Pastor
This month I want to share a word with you about an unusual word from a familiar hymn. The word is
“Ebenezer” This explanation comes from Nan Allen‟s book entitled, “The Words We Sing.” I quote from
the book…, “Ask anybody on the street what the word Ebenezer means, and most will respond that it is the
first name of a famous Charles Dickens character whose last name was Scrooge. It‟s too bad that the author
of the hymn lyric “ Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” didn‟t give a tutorial on what the word means. It‟s
found in the second verse of the hymn.
Here I raise mine Ebenezer
Hither by Thy help I’m come.
And I hope by Thy good pleasure
Safely to arrive at home.
The term Ebenezer had its roots in the Old Testament. Samuel, the priest during the transitional time between
the judges and the kings of Israel, named a place Ebenezer. While Samuel was sacrificing the burnt offering,
the Philistines drew near to engage in battle. But that day the Lord thundered with a loud thunder against the
Philistines and threw them into such a panic that they were routed before the Israelites.”
Then in verse 12 and 13:
Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mispah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, “Thus far
has the Lord helped us.” So the Philistines were subdued and did not invade Israelite territory again.
The name Ebenezer literally meant “stone of help.” In the hymn it could mean a place to cry for help or a
place to give thanks to God.
(Quote is from p. 74 and 75 of “The Words We Sing” written by Nan Allen and published by Beacon Hill
Publishing)
Welcome New Members
April
Camden Bain
Haven Bain
Hunter Bain
Ferris Brady
Eli Dickson
Kaylee Durham
Alicia Hixon
Len Hixon
Mikayla Hixon
Abbey Massey
May
LeBron Phillips
June
Danny Bunn
Carolyn Smith
George Smith
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“To The Point”
Rev. Tommy Vowell
Youth and Education Pastor
“We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done.
He decreed statutes for Jacob and established the Law in Israel, which he commanded our forefathers to teach
their children, so the next generation would know them, even the children yet to be born, and they in turn
would tell their children. Then they would put their trust in God and would not forget his deeds but would
keep his commands.”
-Psalm 78:4-7
TWO COMBINED INFLUENCES make a GREATER IMPACT than just two influences.
What would happen if …
... churches started believing in the potential of the family to influence their own kids?
… families started believing in the potential of the church to influence their sons and daughters?
There are 8760 hours in a year… The average parent has 3000 hours in a
given year to influence a life…The average church only has 40 hours in a
given year to influence a life…
The church and the home both exist because: (1) God initiated them (2) God desires to use them to demonstrate his plan of redemption and restoration (3) If they work together, they can potentially make a greater impact than if they work alone.
THEY NEED EACH OTHER!
Too much is at stake for either of them to fail!
Their primary task is to build God’s kingdom in the hearts of men and women, sons and daughters!
THIS IS ORANGE!
IT’S COMING!
SEPTEMBER 11, 2011
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“A Note About Our Senior Adults”
Rev. Billy Jacks
Senior Adult Pastor
We are known by man names. Grandma, papaw, Momma, Daddy, Grandpa, and Nana. Some refer to us as
“senior citizens”. But we like to be called a member of an elite group of adults, Young At Heart.
With the passing of even just one of us, we lose a “library” of information. We only require very little in this
time of our lives….Love. Sure, we have all the answers, we have lived two or three times longer than most of
you. We only wish that the teachings of those whom you admire become part of you, so that you may call upon
them.
Remember, those whose lives have touched you in some special way will always be a part of you, even if in
some way the encounters were less than you would have wished. It is the content of the encounter that is more
important than its form. May you not become too concerned with material matters, but instead place immeasurable value on the goodness and intent of our hearts.
Our wish to each of you is to find time in each day to see beauty and love in the world around you. Realize that
each person, yes even us, has limitless abilities, but each one of us is different in our own way. May you see
your future as we once did, filled with promise and possibility. Learn to view everything as a worthwhile experience. May you find enough inner strength to determine your own worth by yourself, and not be dependent
on another‟s judgment of your own accomplishments. And lastly, may you always feel loved…...always!
If , by chance, you are 50+, you are always welcome to come join us the third Tuesday of each month. Who
knows, you might find it fun and grow to like us!
Agape‟, YBIC,
Billy
“Daycare News”
Gayle Dickerson
Director
Congratulations to sixteen children from our Pre-K class going to kindergarten this fall, we are proud of each
one and wish a wonderful exciting school year for them. We are ready for our summer program field trips, Bible study and a whole lot of fun is expected for our children. We are looking forward to VBS this year, a new
experience for all of us. I am sure the Lord has something good in store for us. We give God the praise and the
glory in all we do. Pray for us each day that we may reach someone for His kingdom.
In Christ Love,
Ms. Gayle
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“Children’s Corner”
Pastor LeBron Durham
Children’s Pastor
Children‟s Ministry is alive and well. We have witnessed many children being baptized over these four short
years, as a result of them having accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Thank you parents, grandparents and
church for sharing the Gospel with children. God‟s Kingdom has grown as a result of your labor and God always rewards our faithfulness and dedicated to Him.
Coming soon to a neighborhood near you, VBS 2011 “Takin‟ It To The Streets”. That‟s our theme for
“Hometown Nazareth” where Jesus was a kid. Join us each Sunday in July in the fellowship hall immediately
following the morning services. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS.
Children‟s Praise Team and Pee Wee Praise Team are kickin‟ it hard on Wednesday nights as they not only
sing, but are learning music and flag routines as well. (That Pee Wee thing is kinda‟ cute huh?) Also, TeamKID
is still going strong on Sunday nights, 6:00 - 7:00 pm.
Plans are in the making for many good things to come. Please continue to pray hard daily for Children‟s Ministry and the ministry team. I work with some really special people. Ask God to supply us with His ideas. He
knows what works and what don‟t, and He knows what He plans to do. We seek to join Him where He is and
allow Him to work through us. We ask for His favor and blessing on Children‟s Ministry.
Your brother and co-worker,
LeBron
“Zachariah Anani”
Missionary
August 14th
AM Service
Zachariah Anani was born in Beirut, Lebanon and was raised in a Muslim Home. His Grandfather and great
grandfather were Muslim holy men. He joined the Lebanese militia when he was a young teenager and had his
first kill shortly thereafter. He was saved through the ministry of a Southern Baptist missionary in Lebanon.
Since that time, he has been a bold witness for Christ.
Because of his strong stand, there have been many attempts made on his life. He has sixteen wounds on his
body as a result. God has miraculously spared him!
Zach has led many Muslims to faith in Christ, some have been martyred for their faith. Zach will share his testimony and tell about his work.
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July 2011
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
Partnering
with J103
3VBS Mtg.
4
Independence
Day
TeamKID
Youth Snack:
“Pie Slingers”
Church office
closed
10 VBS Mtg.
Rex Simcox
AM & PM Ser.
Deacons’ Mtg.
7:00 pm
11
High School
Mission Lab
TeamKID
High School
Mission Lab
17VBS Mtg.
18
5
6No Elevate
7
No Zumba
Children’s/Pee
Wee Praise Tm.
Staff Mtg.
Pastors’ Mtg.
12
Zumba
High School
Mission Lab
High School
Mission Lab
High School
Mission Lab
19
20
21
Children’s/Pee
Wee Praise Tm.
Staff Mtg.
Pastors’ Mtg.
Youth Snack:
“Steak & Shake”
Young-At-Heart
12:00 noon
25
26
TeamKID
Zumba
Youth Snack:
“Mojo Burrito”
Pastors’ Mtg.
Billy Jacks
AM & PM Ser.
Ice Cream Social
After pm service
14
Zumba
TeamKID
TeamKID
13No Elevate
Children’s/Pee
Wee Praise Tm.
Baptism
31VBS Mtg.
No Zumba
9
High School
Mission Lab
15
16
Staff Mtg.
Zumba
24VBS Mtg.
Mission Lab Mtg.
7:00 pm
YMAC
8
Face Painting
Training’
7:00 pm
Zumba
27
28
Children’s/Pee
Wee Praise Tm.
Staff Mtg.
High School
Mission Lab
22
High School
Mission Lab
23
Face Painting
Training
8:00 am
29
30
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“All Male Fellowship Dinner”
June 18th
Coach Mark Mariakis
Speaker
“ZUMBA”
Zumba classes meet every Tuesday
and Thursday evening in the gym.
Registration is at 6:45 pm and the
class begins at 7:00 pm. Join us for
fitness, fun and fellowship.
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“Storm Relief Volunteers”
Chattanooga Valley
Baptist Church
Where’s Tom Brown?
90 Nick-A-Jack Lane
Flintstone, GA 30725
Phone: (706) 820-1911
Fax: (706) 820-9227
E-mail:
[email protected]
Ron Sizemore
Jeff Sizemore
We‟re on the web
www.cvbchurch.org
First Baptist Church
St. Claire, MO
Youth Group
Led By
Pastor John Frank
Has anyone seen Tom Brown?
Dr. Dwayne Boudreaux .......................... Senior Pastor - 706-375-1762
Terry Chitwood .....................Worship & Admin. Pastor - 706-820-8117
Tommy Vowell. ................... Youth & Education Pastor - 706-820-3068
LeBron Durham ................................ Children’s Pastor - 706-363-6571
Billy Jacks ................................... Senior Adult’s Pastor - 706-861-4519
Mrs. Carol Floyd ..................................................... Financial Secretary
Mrs. Rosemarie Hall .................................................. Church Secretary
Mrs. Jennifer Hall .................................................. Nursery Coordinator
Mrs. Betty Carruth ................................................................. Custodian
Mr. Floyd (Jimmy) Cronnon .............................................. Maintenance
Mrs. Gayle Dickerson ................................................. Daycare Director
Mrs. Cindy Bowen ................................................... Daycare Secretary
Pastor On Call ...............................................................423-653-2812